Item Seven History question

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Item Seven History question
A section of the people of Kalongo village are against activities of a Christian religious group from Germany. They petitioned the local government of the area to block its operations in their community citing challenges like noise pollution, fraud by pastors, and spread of gay-related activities among others. However, majority of the people in the area are of the view that despite the above challenges, religion plays a significant role in the development of the community as such, the Christian group should be left to carry out their activities.

Task: Write an essay to convince the people in Kalongo to welcome the activities of the Christian group.
Response
The need to be addressed in the scenario is that some community members of Kalongo want to block the activities of a Germany Christian group for the fear of the negative effects that come with new Christian groups.
This group is similar to the missionary groups that came to East Africa specifically Uganda. The protestant missionaries under the church missionary society led by Kraft and Rebmann and later the Catholics who comprised of the white feathers led by father Lourdel and Brother Ammans. So below are some of the ways the people of Kalongo shall benefit from accepting the activities of the whites from Germany.
1)
By accepting activities of white missionaries, education of Kalongo will improve. They will construct primary, secondary and higher institutions of learning hence improving the economic situations and quality of life of Kalongo people.
2)
By accepting their activities, the people of Kalongo village will get better healthcare. Clinics and hospitals will be constructed to combat water related diseases like dysentery, other diseases like malaria, typhoid among natives.
3)
The orphans of Kalongo village are likely to be helped if the white missionaries are allowed to operate the area. Example, by providing them food and access to education.
4)
Evangelism will be accelerated in Kalongo village if the white missionaries from Germany are allowed to operate. Christianity focusing on spreading the word of God and the gospel will be promoted among residents of Kalongo.
5)
If the village accepts the missionary activities improved agricultural methods will be introduced among the locals. Example, agro -forestry, organic farming, vertical farming, drip irrigation which will increase crop yields, enhance food security at Kalongo.
6)
Modern crops will be brought by the white missionary group from Germany to benefit the people of Kalongo. Example, cucumber, moringa, turmeric, ginger, avocados, garlic, sunflower among others. These crops can improve nutrition, food, security and income for Kalongo farmers.
7)
The infrastructure of Kalongo village will be developed by the white missionaries from Germany if given a chance to operate. Example, building wells, hospitals, schools, roads, installing solar panels, better housing and shelter, latrines among others. This will lead to sustainable development of Kalongo village.
8)
White German missionaries can bring modern technology based on European standards among the residents of Kalongo. Example, renewables energy, water purification, digital education, digital evangelism which will empower the community of Kalongo.
9)
Kalongo community will be exposed to European cultures by the German missionaries. Example, Democratic practices, empathy and kindness, transparency and accountability, respect of environment, new sports and games,
humility and servant leadership and others. This will promote cultural diversity and
exchange among Kalongo natives.
10)
Welcoming white missionaries from Kalongo will be better the architecture of the area by introducing eco-friendly materials like bamboo in construction, use of low carbon cement, container architecture, building structures that can be assembled and others. Hence sustainable development of the village.
11)
Kalongo residents will be equipped with vocational skills and technical education through the white missionaries’ activities in the area. Example, computer skills, electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, construction and building skills, fashion and design, tailoring etc. this will empower Africans of Kalongo village with practical skills to improve their livelihoods.
12)
More jobs/employment opportunities’ can be created in Kalongo village by the white missionary group from Germany. These Germans will train and employ, teachers, doctors, nurses, midwives, IT professionals, architects, builders, electricians, social workers, leaders among others. This will contribute to development of the village.
13)
The natives of Kalongo will learn a number of European languages from the German missionary group. Example, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch among others. This support education and communication as well as economic opportunities among the people of Kalongo.
NB: A viable conclusion, in line with the task.